Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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377 matching releases

Correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any internal or external correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 sent between September 2021 to March 28, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200324638
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on Audit Scotland report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any ministerial briefings on the subject of Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 between March 1 and July 1, 2022. 2) Any correspondence between ministers, special advisers, senior civil servants - including WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps - on how the handle th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200324642
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings with Executive Chairman of the GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Sanjeev Gupta since May 1, 2021. 2) The location, date, time and cost to government of these meetings, including any expensed food or drink.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending 10 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200307644
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Covid-19: Support loans to businesses: FOI release

1) The amount of money owed to the Scottish Government in Covid-related support loans to businesses which, since the loan was provided, have entered liquidation, administration, or dissolved. 2) The company numbers and names of the companies in question, plus the amount loaned to them, including a date of the loan bein...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.33(1)

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200318329
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

Any internal correspondence between Deloitte (or Teneo staff working under the Deloitte name) and the Scottish Government on the topic of reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta. This should include any correspondence requesting changes/alterations/clarifications to rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200322226
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pausing of the Super Sponsor Scheme: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Ivan McKee's meeting with Adrian ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200317018
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Investment activity at Lochaber from 01/01/2022 to date: FOI Review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307645: 1) Any internal or external correspondence between the Scottish Government and LibertySteel or the GFG Alliance on the topic of the company's "investment activity"...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-14
Reference: FOI/202200312306 Review of 202200307645
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Redacted documents released under 202200298479: FOI release

Please supply all documents contained in FOI/202200298479 unredacted on the basis that the claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and the public interest favours disclosure.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 7 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200322230
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Outcomes report and updated NPV analysis: FOI release

1) The outcomes report and updated NPV analysis received by the Scottish Government from Deloitte, referenced in the disclosure in FOI 202200312444. 2) Any internal and external correspondence, including any attachments, on the topic of these reports/analysis

FOI partially withheld 85 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200318538
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to auditor of Dalzell Steelworks and Lochaber Smelter: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government, including internal and external correspondence, on the decision of the auditors of Dalzell steelworks and the Lochaber smelter (Alvance British Aluminium) to resign. The time period for this FOI request should be from 1 July 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200321971
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government and GFG (Gupta Family Group) Alliance: FOI release

1) The full updated guarantee reimbursement agreement between the Scottish Government and GFG Alliance. Note I am not asking for the original agreement, but the updated version. 2) Any due diligence on this updated GRA

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200312443
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Land transaction involving GFG (Gupta family group) Alliance: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, on the topic of a potential significant land transaction involving GFG Alliance since May 1, 2021.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200312446
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Valuation of securities relating to Lochaber Guarantee: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaranteevalued them at more than the outstanding amount of the guarantee. Please providethis valuation figure. 2. Please also provide the independent valuation itself...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-31
Reference: FOI/202200298479
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Details of the Scottish Government Dalzell agreement: FOI Review

You expressed that you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100267443. The wording of this initial request is outlined below: “I would like to make a freedom of information request of the Scottish Government for details on the Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29 4 attachments

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200280909 Review of 202100267443
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence and meetings with the Scottish Government and other organisations and companies: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Ivan McKee with Deloitte and MacRob...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 112 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 6 attachments

Published: 2022-08-22
Reference: FOI/202200273210
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Dalzell Steelworks contracts: FOI release

A copy of information or briefing notes provided to the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise in order to answer the 25 PQs on the sale of Dalzell Steelworks lodged by Willie Rennie MSP on 13th January 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200309713
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information disclosed in ref FOI/202100256434 & whether referred for review / appeal to OSIC: FOI release

1) The information disclosed in this FOI: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100256434/, ref FOI/202100256434, in unredacted format. 2) Confirmation whether this FOI has been referred for internal review, and if also applicable, to the Scottish Information Commissioner.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 6 attachments

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200280977
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lanarkshire Steelworks Soil and Groundwater Contamination Liability Assessment: FOI release

1. Please provide an unredacted copy of the Lanarkshire Steelworks Soil and Groundwater Contamination Liability Assessment, prepared by Atkins for the Scottish Government on 22 April 2016 (please provide all the information redacted in the version available here: FOI202100216003+-+Information+released+2.pdf (www.gov.sc...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200278376
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

The sale of the Dalzell steelworks: FOI release

1. What review has the Scottish Government conducted of other contracts in relation to (a) state aid rules and (b) assuming liabilities such as environmental remediation, following the results of its review of the facilitation of the sale of the Dalzell steelworks. Please provide a copy of any reviews or instructions t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200272838
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway: FOI release

All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone conversations, since 1 November 2021 between Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise and his officials and Kate Forbes MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy and her officials concerning Cairngorm Mounta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-02
Reference: FOI/202200289421
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Lochaber smelter: FOI release

1. The marketing presentation 'Project Boots Long Dated Secured Financing Guaranteed by the Scottish Government', prepared by Morgan Stanley and dated November 2016. 2. Any / all other marketing material held by the Scottish Government in connection with Project Boots bonds (e.g. prospectus, listing particulars, inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200279844
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government accounting provisions regarding Lochaber Smelter: FOI Review

Please can you send me a copy of the working papers showing the calculations of the Scottish Government's provisions for the Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Agreement with the GFG Alliance. The two years I would like to look at are 2019/20 when the provision totalled £37m and 2020/21 when the provision totalled £161m. If yo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200277464 Review of 202100265659
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with close contact businesses: FOI release

I would like to make a freedom of information request of the Scottish Government concerning any correspondence with those who identify as business owners of businesses classified as a close contact business by the Scottish Government in their December 2021- January 2022 support guidelines. I would like this to go from ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200278752
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with Greensill Capital: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of all interactions with Greensill Capital since 1 January 2015 up to the date of this request. This includes, but is not limited to, all electronic communications (including emails), letters, minutes and notes of meetings. 2. Please provide copies of all interactions with GAM Investments since...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200278381
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Legal considerations regarding Dalzell Steelworks: FOI release

“1. Please provide a copy of the information the Scottish Government holds on how disputes about state aid rules are resolved post-Brexit. Does the Scottish Government have any documentation which states that the Court of Session and Supreme Court now have responsibility for interpreting and ruling on any dispute relat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-07-14
Reference: FOI/202200272825
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector